Experienced North Carolina Wills and Estates Attorneys

Experienced North Carolina trusts and estates attorneys

With 19 years of experience, the Law Office of Jeffrey J. Berg possess in-depth knowledge about all aspects of trusts and estate issues, including:

  • Estate planning
  • Estate tax issues
  • Executorship duties
  • Guardianship
  • Living wills
  • Living trusts
  • Probate
  • Probate and will disputes
  • Wills drafting and execution
  • Estate planning

Our experienced wills and estates lawyers can advise you on the best approach to your estate planning. We thoroughly analyze your estate and strategize the best means of transferring your assets, minimizing taxes, establishing guardianship for your children, supporting personal philanthropic causes and protecting your loved ones. We can draft a will that reflects your desires and establish living trusts if they would be beneficial to your estate.

Probate

We apply our extensive knowledge about North Carolina probate court to guide you through the complex process of probating a will. We assist executors in all steps of the process, including:

  • Creating a plan of action to probate the estate
    fairly and expeditiously
  • Filing the will with the probate court in North
    Carolina
  • Closing and opening bank accounts
  • Transferring assets from the deceased to the
    estate
  • Valuating the estate
  • Managing and liquidating assets as
    appropriate
  • Paying taxes and other debts
  • Locating beneficiaries
  • Hiring professionals and experts when necessary
  • Probate disputes

When disputes occur between beneficiaries, we successfully represent your interests. We have the extensive knowledge to challenge invalid wills or to defend valid wills against the improper assertions of dissatisfied beneficiaries. Skillful mediators and litigators, we can negotiate between beneficiaries to preserve relationships or fastidiously pursue your rights in court when necessary.

Contact the meticulous estate planning lawyers at Law Office of Jeffrey J. Berg

Call us at 336-249-3870 or contact us online to schedule your free initial consultation.

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